A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, a picture for every girl who expects to marry and for the man who is to marry her. Also latest Topical Budget and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of the novel 'Eastward Ho!' The film features a new William Fox star, William Russell. The latest interesting events in Europe will be shown in the Topical Budget.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-09
Summary:

Wed. 6th to Sat. 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman,' in 7 parts, and Topical Budget 581. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch,' Wed.-Thur., epis. 13 &14, Fri.-Sat., epis. 15 (final). Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-08
Summary:

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman' in 7 parts. Also Topical Budget 581. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch.' Wednesday 6th to Thursday 7th, episodes 13 and 14; Friday 8th to Sunday 10th, episode 15 (final). Prices…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

All of a Sudden Norma' is now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. In addition, the Topical Budget is interesting and 'The Dodger,' in which Bill West figures in the principal role, closes the programme.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Showing today, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents 'Butterfly,' starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford and Margaret Livingston. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce in Distinctive Productions' 'The Green Goddess,' with Harry T. Morey and David Powell, distributed by Goldwyn Cosmopolitan. With special musical setting. Picture or illustration included. April 29 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

George Arliss, the world's foremost character actor is coming in 'The Green Goddess.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess' in 10 reels. Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an interesting super-Jewel, 'Butterfly,' with a brilliant cast headed by Laura La Plante, Norman…

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Last chance to see, a magnificient drama of Norris' famous novel, 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel in 8 reels, starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,' the 4th of the 'Fight and Win'…

13
Headline: The World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Distinctive Pictures Corporation attraction 'The Green Goddess,' for five days. The photodrama features the world famous George Arliss who plays the role of the rajah of Rukh. The film is a melodramatic success for the star.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

In 'The Green Goddess,' the superb photodrama which will be presented by Distinctive Pictures Corporation at the World Theatre for five days, beginning tomorrow, the patrons of this house will have the opportunity of seeing the greatest stage and screen actor of the generation – George…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

Showing today, the world's famous character actor, George Arliss in 'The Green Goddess.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess,' in 10 reels. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'The Sawdust Trail.' Also 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sen.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess.' With special musical setting. Come and enjoy it. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-28
Summary:

World Theatre begins to screen the Distinctive Pictures Corporation attraction 'The Green Goddess,' for a five days' run. The photodrama features the world famous George Arliss and Alice Joyce.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-29
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened 'The Green Goddess.' The photodrama features the world famous George Arliss and Alice Joyce.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

All shows from today till Saturday, George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess,' in 10 reels.